Front-end UI designer

The Front-End UI/UX Designer is a specialized user interface designer and frontend developer responsible for designing, prototyping, and implementing intuitive, user-centric, and accessible web interfaces across the National Water Prediction Service (NWPS) platform. This position bridges scientific hydrologic modeling outputs (river observations, RFC forecasts, National Water Model guidance, Flood Inundation Mapping, and NOAA Atlas 15 precipitation frequency estimates) with modern, high-performance web and mobile user experiences.

Operating within the NWS Enterprise Cloud (NEC) Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment and collaborating with specialized geospatial UI/UX partners, the Front-End UI/UX Designer translates complex scientific requirements, Figma wireframes, and stakeholder feedback into responsive, touch-centric web components. The role prioritizes streamlining information discoverability, optimizing interactive map and hydrograph displays, enforcing strict WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 accessibility compliance, and maintaining cohesive design systems across desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms.